NationStates Jolt Archive


Folks, I'm out of here.

Cabra West
02-07-2007, 14:57
I've had a good time here for a while, and some very interesting, informative and generally uplifting debattes and conversations.

But the general tone and aggressiveness, the name-calling and personal attacks are just taking all the fun out of it for me now. If it's not possible to have civilised debattes any more, not even on the first 3 pages of a thread, it's just pointless to post at all.

I guess this thread will be deleted soon enough as spam anyway, so I just wanted to say "Have fun. Bye."
The Infinite Dunes
02-07-2007, 15:01
Hmm... that's a huge shame. I'll be sad to see you go. I hope you feel you can come back sometime though.

But in keeping with the general tone, you spelt the word 'debate' incorrectly - twice. ;)
Katganistan
02-07-2007, 15:01
Take care, Cabra.
Kreitzmoorland
02-07-2007, 15:02
You'll be back. But have a good break in the meantime! don't be too long!
Remote Observer
02-07-2007, 15:05
Can I have your stuff?

Oh, I forgot this isn't Eve...
Hamilay
02-07-2007, 15:09
But... but... you can't do that! ...

http://a7.vox.com/6a00b8ea068c2edece00b8ea07098fdece-320pi

Enjoy the real world. :(
Aelosia
02-07-2007, 15:11
Take care.

You were nice and pretty determined, although lately I have realized those are normal qualities for all we females in Nationstates General.
Edinburgh City Council
02-07-2007, 15:14
Don't go, it tips the sanity balance in favour of those on the boards that don't have any.
Risottia
02-07-2007, 15:15
NOOOO!!!
CW, you can't do me that! You're quitting in front of the TROLLZ!
*sob* This ain't fair...
Anyway, live long and prosper.
Compulsive Depression
02-07-2007, 15:17
I understand what you mean, Cabra. I hope you come back when it's all calmed back down. I'm glad you seem more cheerful lately than you used to, too.

Enjoy that "real world" place whilst you're in it, and have good sex ¬_¬
Kryozerkia
02-07-2007, 15:22
Cabra, you shouldn't let the assholes get to you. If you do, you'll spend your life under a rock and that isn't fun unless you like sharing your living space with ants. Stay! We need good debaters.

You'll be missed.
Dryks Legacy
02-07-2007, 15:23
Bye. I hope you come back. And why does everyone have to announce it when they leave.
Mikesburg
02-07-2007, 15:24
Adios Cabra!
Szanth
02-07-2007, 15:25
Bye. I hope you come back. And why does everyone have to announce it when they leave.

Cause otherwise people are like "Where the hell'd Cabra go?"
The_pantless_hero
02-07-2007, 15:27
Bye. I hope you come back. And why does everyone have to announce it when they leave.

If I answered that truthfully, do you think it would it support the reason she is leaving?
Dryks Legacy
02-07-2007, 15:30
If I answered that truthfully, do you think it would it support the reason she is leaving?

I don't know. If I had the answer to my own question I wouldn't have asked it :D
Sarkhaan
02-07-2007, 15:38
Aw, man.

I'll miss ya. Come back and visit some day, k?

Bye. I hope you come back. And why does everyone have to announce it when they leave.
most effective way to alert people.
HC Eredivisie
02-07-2007, 15:40
Nobody escapes from NSG, nobody...
Johnny B Goode
02-07-2007, 16:33
I've had a good time here for a while, and some very interesting, informative and generally uplifting debattes and conversations.

But the general tone and aggressiveness, the name-calling and personal attacks are just taking all the fun out of it for me now. If it's not possible to have civilised debattes any more, not even on the first 3 pages of a thread, it's just pointless to post at all.

I guess this thread will be deleted soon enough as spam anyway, so I just wanted to say "Have fun. Bye."

:(

That's all that can be said.
Dempublicents1
02-07-2007, 16:36
<3
Extreme Ironing
02-07-2007, 17:02
Goodbye then, Cabra. You will be missed greatly.
Bolol
02-07-2007, 17:02
I've had a good time here for a while, and some very interesting, informative and generally uplifting debattes and conversations.

But the general tone and aggressiveness, the name-calling and personal attacks are just taking all the fun out of it for me now. If it's not possible to have civilised debattes any more, not even on the first 3 pages of a thread, it's just pointless to post at all.

I guess this thread will be deleted soon enough as spam anyway, so I just wanted to say "Have fun. Bye."

You're not the only one. I remember when this forum used to be as spirited and friendly as a pup and as insightful as a good movie review (this is a compliment...btw). No subject was taboo, not even relatively "trivial" things, and items would be discussed openly and thoughtfully.

But now, General has become as droll and nasty as Bill O'Reily, and is about as insightful as one of his bowel movements. Which is a darn shame...

[Begging]

But DUDE! If more of the veterans like you keep leaving, all we'll have are the trolls and lurkers, and the mods...What are you doing man?! Leaving us out to dry!? We need you!

WAAAAAAHAHAAAAAA!!!!

[/Bitch]

All seriousness, I know where you're coming from. I wish ye well, out there...in realityland. Adieu...adieu...

:fluffle:
Nouvelle Wallonochia
02-07-2007, 17:04
Tchuss, or however that's spelled. If only I could do the silly large B looking thing...
Chumblywumbly
02-07-2007, 17:05
Farewell (You'll be back).

Tchuss, or however that's spelled. If only I could do the silly large B looking thing...
Alt+0223
Anti-Social Darwinism
02-07-2007, 17:14
Cause otherwise people are like "Where the hell'd Cabra go?"

Or worse, they don't notice at all.

Besides, it's only polite to let people know one is going and why. The problem is that if a long-time generalite like Cabra leaves, that just puts more pressure on the remaining old-timers and mods to keep the standards high. Put a little thought into it, folks, you can disagree without being disagreeable.

Cabra, while I don't generally agree with you, I am sorry you think you should leave. Check in on us once in a while. I hope you'll be back.
Nodinia
02-07-2007, 17:16
I've had a good time here for a while, and some very interesting, informative and generally uplifting debattes and conversations.

But the general tone and aggressiveness, the name-calling and personal attacks are just taking all the fun out of it for me now. If it's not possible to have civilised debattes any more, not even on the first 3 pages of a thread, it's just pointless to post at all.

I guess this thread will be deleted soon enough as spam anyway, so I just wanted to say "Have fun. Bye."

Tbh, its always like this in any board, just occassionally you notice it more or might be on the receiving end. Anyhoo, tis up to you...Slan.
The Blaatschapen
02-07-2007, 17:19
Take care Cabra :)
JuNii
02-07-2007, 17:27
I've had a good time here for a while, and some very interesting, informative and generally uplifting debattes and conversations.

But the general tone and aggressiveness, the name-calling and personal attacks are just taking all the fun out of it for me now. If it's not possible to have civilised debattes any more, not even on the first 3 pages of a thread, it's just pointless to post at all.

I guess this thread will be deleted soon enough as spam anyway, so I just wanted to say "Have fun. Bye."
:(

:fluffle:

:(

bye cabra. Have Fun and keep outta trouble. Feel free to e-mail me anytime.
Hooflungdung
02-07-2007, 17:27
Those debatte (debate??) things get in the way... :sniper:
America of Tomorrow
02-07-2007, 17:29
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hydesland
02-07-2007, 17:39
Civilised debates are boring cabra, and you will realise this soon enough when you return in say.... 2 weeks?
Northern Borders
02-07-2007, 17:40
I've had a good time here for a while, and some very interesting, informative and generally uplifting debattes and conversations.

But the general tone and aggressiveness, the name-calling and personal attacks are just taking all the fun out of it for me now. If it's not possible to have civilised debattes any more, not even on the first 3 pages of a thread, it's just pointless to post at all.

I guess this thread will be deleted soon enough as spam anyway, so I just wanted to say "Have fun. Bye."

Well, too bad the queen of blowjobs is leaving.

Your magical existance will be missed my queen.
German Nightmare
02-07-2007, 17:42
I've had a good time here for a while, and some very interesting, informative and generally uplifting debattes and conversations.

But the general tone and aggressiveness, the name-calling and personal attacks are just taking all the fun out of it for me now. If it's not possible to have civilised debattes any more, not even on the first 3 pages of a thread, it's just pointless to post at all.

I guess this thread will be deleted soon enough as spam anyway, so I just wanted to say "Have fun. Bye."
Mach's gut, Cabra!

Alles Gute "da draußen". :fluffle:
Dorstfeld
02-07-2007, 18:21
Ich kann's Dir absolut nicht verdenken.

Zuviele faschistoide kleine Spinner hier drin, und das penetrante, typisch amerikanische Gezeter Christen gegen Atheisten oder Evolution gegen Schöpfung kann einem irgendwann gewaltig auf den Geist gehen.

Man hat besseres zu tun, als sich mit irgendwelchen Highschool-Pappnasen herumzuärgern. Das bringt nix. Keinem.
Posi
02-07-2007, 19:05
You'll be back, people who make the leaving threads always come back. Which tends to be a good thing, as the people who make said threads are the ones you want to come back.
Sumamba Buwhan
02-07-2007, 19:23
I've had a good time here for a while, and some very interesting, informative and generally uplifting debattes and conversations.

But the general tone and aggressiveness, the name-calling and personal attacks are just taking all the fun out of it for me now. If it's not possible to have civilised debattes any more, not even on the first 3 pages of a thread, it's just pointless to post at all.

I guess this thread will be deleted soon enough as spam anyway, so I just wanted to say "Have fun. Bye."


It seems the same as ever to me. You will be sorely missed Cabra. <3

Hope you check in once in a while to give us updates.

And and in keeping with your impression of the tone of NSG. Leaving is how sissies quit NSG. :fluffle:



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Damn page breaker! I couldn't find the reply box for a minute.
SaintB
02-07-2007, 19:35
Just leave and let the people who like to troll and destroy otherwise nice web communities win?

Whatever... enjoy RL.
Troglobites
02-07-2007, 19:47
Good bye, and good luck.

Ah, I wish I was around for the "insightfull" period... *Hand shake*
Arab Maghreb Union
02-07-2007, 19:53
If it's not possible to have civilised debattes any more

"Any more?"

You mean it ever was possible? I've been here in various incarnations since May 2004, and it has always been this way. Granted, it wasn't nearly as nasty as it is now, but it was still bad.
Ilie
02-07-2007, 21:07
Wow, I'm sorry you're leaving. I don't really even take part in most debates these days, just zip in and zip out and hope I don't read anything awful in between. *sad*

The good news is, I still enjoy it around here. I see no evil. ;)
Rubiconic Crossings
02-07-2007, 21:35
Sorry to hear that you are leaving us Cabra...I hope you consider coming back after a decent break...

I just ignore most threads that I know are going to turn to shit...mind you it seems that is about 60% to 70% of all threads

Fuck :(

Too many oldies seem to be leaving or not posting much...then again it is the summer...
Thedarksith
02-07-2007, 21:47
i am just a noobie and don't know about this sites history but T_T
just 2 questions. 1-when did the insightful period end
2- ....why did a person call her the queen of the blow jobs?.... (rly feel like i missed something.
Gun Manufacturers
02-07-2007, 22:13
I've had a good time here for a while, and some very interesting, informative and generally uplifting debattes and conversations.

But the general tone and aggressiveness, the name-calling and personal attacks are just taking all the fun out of it for me now. If it's not possible to have civilised debattes any more, not even on the first 3 pages of a thread, it's just pointless to post at all.

I guess this thread will be deleted soon enough as spam anyway, so I just wanted to say "Have fun. Bye."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAyN3Xu32Lo

So long, farewell, http://www.bartleby.com/61/wavs/90/A0519000.wav, goodnight, ....

:D

In all seriousness, take care, and don't be a stranger. :)
Muravyets
03-07-2007, 00:00
:(

I know how you feel. I took a several-months break from NSG too a while back, for the same reason. Nothing but trolling, viciousness, shallowness, and redundancy. But I really like to argue about issues, so I came back, even though I find fewer threads worth participating in than before. What keeps me here, despite the poor hunting, is that the best debaters are also still patrolling the waters, and at least I have a chance of getting into a good round of fallacy bashing with them once in a while. I'm here to watch good debaters work.

So I hope you'll come back too, when your brain and spirit are healed by a change of scene, because you are one of the good ones.
Turquoise Days
03-07-2007, 00:08
Everybody's said it already, but I really do hope you come back, Cabra - there are so few of us left... Take care, anyway. :fluffle:
NERVUN
03-07-2007, 00:44
We'll miss you.

Just remember, if you happen to be in Japan, that hot springs offer is still open.
Call to power
03-07-2007, 00:50
we must avenge the death of Cabra West!
Naturality
03-07-2007, 02:16
Take care and be well. Come back and visit sometime!
Dinaverg
03-07-2007, 02:21
Needs moar "she'll be back"


Or at the very least, re-incarnated sometime during the summer...
Soviet Haaregrad
03-07-2007, 02:35
:fluffle::fluffle::fluffle::fluffle::fluffle::fluffle:

Your bye thread needs more fluffle spam. I'll miss reading your posts. :(

<333
The Black Forrest
03-07-2007, 03:07
Later Cabra.

I know how you feel and I agree with your perceptions.

I tend to take part in less and less threads these days.
Dododecapod
03-07-2007, 04:42
Good fortune and farewell, friend.
GBrooks
03-07-2007, 04:55
Bye.

PS: Is there another forum to go that's better?

No, seriously.
IL Ruffino
03-07-2007, 04:59
I think I'll apply for a job, and spend less time on this waste of $30 a month.
Marrakech II
03-07-2007, 05:16
Take care.... :p
Delator
03-07-2007, 05:23
You'll be back.

Until then, take care! :)
Nobel Hobos
03-07-2007, 05:26
Well, that's a shame. You weren't my favourite poster, but you were civil and not just a one-issue person. You liked a joke, and not just in a mean way. You'll be missed ...

until you come back! :p